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Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe

This smoked salmon spread is a great way to stretch a pricey package of smoked salmon and impress a hungry crowd. I’m making this salmon dip for my sisters upcoming baby shower. I’ve been developing this spread for some time now and this version is my absolute favorite.

The ingredients are so simple. I lit up when I tried it and told my hubby, “this is it!” I was so excited :). It’s better than any store-bought version I’ve tried. It also keeps well in the fridge up to a week so you can absolutely make it ahead of time.

You’re going to love this salmon spread! Let me know if you make it for your next shindig 🙂

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natashaskitchen

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

Natasha, this recipe looks delicious. I have to make a smoked salmon appetizer for 400 people! We were thinking of putting it in small pastry cups. Do you think this will work or should we put between rye bread for tea sandwiches? Thanks for any help you can give! Reply

Natashas Kitchen

July 20, 2019

Hi Lynna! 400! wow! That’s a lot of mouths to feed. I think both options would be great! The pastry cups sound like they will be visually beautiful! Taste-wise, I haven’t tested that in a pastry cup so I cannot advise. I hope you love this recipe and I can’t wait to hear what you chose! Reply

Stephanie

June 14, 2018

Hi Natasha, Im planning on making this appetizer for my dads 60th bday. Do you know how many days ahead would it be safe to make it? i just dont want to be making it last minute as i will be very busy. Reply

Hi! Love your recipes but just wanted to let you know if you didn’t already know but your blog (well the appetizers part) was mentioned in a tv show called Young & Hungry 🙂 I sent a snapchat video but your private so you couldn’t receive it but it was really cool! Followed your blog since 2012-13ish time. Awesome to see how known you’ve got! Reply

natashaskitchen

December 30, 2015

That’s so awesome!! I heard about that and it’s very exciting :). Thank you so much for sharing that with me and following my blog all this time. That’s quite a compliment 🙂 Reply

Donna, I haven’t tried freezing it so can’t tell you how well it will freeze. If you decide to freeze it, let me know how it goes. Reply

Valentina

December 8, 2015

I am so Excited to try this recipie. My husband and I went to a restaurant recently and they had this appetizer. It was the most amazing thing that I have every tried. I was guessing what they put inside it. And I was so close. Thank you so much I am excited to try….. Reply

I have the Kirkland canned salmon at home and I’m trying to figure out what I can make with it. Do you think I can sub that in for the smoked salmon in this recipe? Or would it drastically change the taste? Reply

natashaskitchen

March 9, 2015

It would be a good experiment. It would still be a salmon spread but wouldn’t have that smoky flavor. I haven’t experimented with canned salmon so I can’t say for sure, but if you try it, make sure you drain well so the dip isn’t too wet. Reply

Nadezhda

March 1, 2015

Hello from Russia! Came across with your blog two weeks ago and since that time became your fan)) Each recipe looks so delicious and easy to cook))
Off topic)) Насколько я поняла у Вас и Вашего мужа славянские корни. На каком языке Вы общаетесь со своими родственниками?)) Reply

natashaskitchen

March 1, 2015

We really speak a mixture of Russian and Ukrainian. I was very young when we moved to this country so I get the two languages mixed up sometimes. To be honest we speak mostly English at home. Reply

Great recipe Natasha! Looks delicious and it is so easy to make! I like to buy the same salmon from Costco 🙂 Reply

natashaskitchen

February 28, 2015

Thank you Lyubomira, it was easy to make indeed and was gone pretty quick :). Reply

Becky

February 28, 2015

My hubby fishes a lot here in central Oregon and we smoke a lot of fish! Been known to can it also. I make a dip /spread very close to what you made up but use fresh dill instead of chives when I can get it. Dried is not bad either. Reply

natashaskitchen

February 28, 2015

I bet fresh dill tastes great as well. My parents are big on smoking fish as well :). Reply

Pat Tucker

February 28, 2015

Will try this, but question for you, presentation…can this be made into a log or rolled ball shape?? Just would like to up its looks more for a graduation party this June.

You might be able to make it into a log or a ball if you refrigerate it first. It still spreads pretty well even after being refrigerated but it will hold it’s shape better that way. I’m just not sure how long it will last in that shape once it’s served and gets to room temp. Reply

Julia

February 27, 2015

I cannot even look at this recipe, it’s making me hungry!!! I have an urge to run to the store and get everything for it. Absolutely love salmon/lox cream cheese and this looks incredible. Will be making ASAP. Thank you!! Reply

This dip looks perfect for crackers, bread and even bagels! Except its even easier because the salmon is already mixed in! Reply

natashaskitchen

February 27, 2015

It does make for an awesome appetizer or meal! I do love that the salmon is already mixed in. Although there’s nothing wrong with putting a big strip of smoked salmon on top and eating it as a sandwich! 🙂 Reply

Valentina

February 27, 2015

I was just at Whole foods the other day and they were sampling a delicious salmon spread. This looks just like it! Can’t wait to try it out! Reply

natashaskitchen

February 27, 2015

I haven’t tried the Whole Foods version but I can tell you this one’s delicious. I hope you love it just as much (or more!) 😉 Reply

Valentina

February 28, 2015

Just made this but with homemade hot smoked salmon. I think it’s a little different because it’s flaky and mine looks more pink. I also omitted the chives just because my hubby isn’t a fan of them and it came out so delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe! Reply

natashaskitchen

February 28, 2015

I do think there is a difference between the hot smoked home-made salmon (flakier) and lox (the one in the photos from Costco), but this recipe would work well with either one. I love both the flakier one and the lox versions – It’s hard to have self control around that stuff! How nice to be able to have homemade hot smoked salmon. Do you catch it yourselves? It’s one thing I definitely miss about living in Seattle. Anyway, I’m so glad you enjoyed the dip! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your great review 🙂 Reply

Valentina

February 28, 2015

I am actually from the Seattle area but my husband isnt really into fishing so we usually buy ours from Costco. Last night we had grilled salmon for dinner and had some left over and I told my hubby about your new recipe and he went out and put it in the smoker so I could make some 🙂 Perfect timing!

natashaskitchen

March 1, 2015

It’s awesome that you have a smoker at home. That’s something that I’m hoping to get in the future. For now, or parents do all the meat smoking for us.